A Crack in the Pavement [Watch Part 1]
''A Crack In the Pavement'' unravels the national infrastructure and regional land use policy debate through the stories of two first suburban public officials from southern Ohio. Starting with a short history of Eisenhower era policies, the program chronicles some of the policy issues that prevent revitalization. The film then points towards possible solutions through balanced growth and regional cooperation strategies. Narrated by actor Peter Coyote, the film also includes commentary from Myron Orfield, Bruce Katz, Dr. Carla Chifos and Kim Gibson.
[Watch the group discussion for Part 1]
''The New Neighbors'' tells the inspiring story of two ordinary people, one black and one white, who made racial integration the centerpiece of revitalizing Pennsauken New Jersey, a first suburban town of Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey. Working with an integration specialist, the documentary shows how the town council and residents implemented a unique strategy of ''stable integration'' in their housing market. Pennsauken has become one of the most vibrant, integrated towns in the country. Narrated by Academy Award-nominated actress Ruby Dee, the documentary includes original archival materials along with expert commentary from David Rusk and Angela Glover Blackwell.
[Watch the group discussion for Part 2]
Cincinnati's ''first suburbs'' namely Elmwood Place and Madeira. Both of these ''first suburbs'' are experiencing serious infrastructure challenges. The discussion of America's first suburbs, and their current predicament, does not end with the documentary. During this program, host Dan Hurley talks with an expert panel, featuring the filmmaker of The New Metropolis documentary series and local and national experts, who discuss their proposed strategies to revitalize and reinvent local urban and suburban communities. For information about the films, additional broadcasts, community screenings, watch parties and other events, visit their website.
